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TN the Circuit Court for Carroll Co.
i sitting in Equity.
No 01f6

Ellen J. Massamore, plaintiff, VS.. Henry l..
Massamore, defendant.
The object of this bill is to procure a
divorce vinculo matrimonii of the plalntlff
from the defendant.
The bill alleges that the complainant and
defendant were married on the twenty second
day of October, in the year eighteen hundred
and seventy three, at Uniontown, Carroll
county, Maryland; that said marriage cere-
mony was performed by Elder W. Palmer Ia
regularly ordained minister of the Church OF
Cod;
That the plaintiff has resided at the city of
Westminster, in Carroll county aforesaid,
nearly all her life, and continuously for the
past fifteen years;
That by said marriage she has one son, aged
thirteen years;
That the defendant has not, since his mar
riage as aforesaid, contributed to the support
of the plaintiff or their said son, but has left
the burden of making livelihood for herself
and their said son solely to the plaintiff;
That about eight years ago the defendant
deserted the plaintiff and went beyond the
limits of the state of Maryland, and during
said period ne has not returned to the PLAIN
tiff, nor has he contributed one cent toward
the support of the plaintiff or that of their son;
That the defendant was addicted to the ex-
CeSSlNc uSC VI otliiutdhto, anu "iiSh uhNSA va
influence of liquor was cruelty unkind to and
abusive of the plaintiff;
That the defendant, without any just cause
or reason, abandoned and deserted the plain.
tiff, and that such abandonment has continued
uninterruptedly for about eight years, and is
deliberate and final, and the separation of the
plaintiff and defendant is beyond any reason
able expectation of reconciliation.
1t is thereupon ordered by the Court this
26th day of January, in the year eighteen hun
dred and eighty seven, that the plaintiff cause
a copy of this order, together with the object
and substance of the bill, to be inserted in
some newspaper published in Carroll county,
in the State of Maryland, once a week for
four successive weeks, before the 28th day of
February, A. D. 1887, giving notice to the
defendant in said bill, and warning him to
appear in this Court, in person or by solicitor,
on or before the 2nd day of May, A. D. 1887,
to show cause, if any he has, why decree
shall not pass as prayed.
VIM. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
True Copy,-Test:
ian 30 st WIN. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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SALE.

Pursuant to power of sale contained in the
mortgage from David Lowe, since deceased,
and Catharine his wife, to Lewis Green, dated
May Is, 1878, recorded in Lber F. T. S., No.
u, folio 81, &C., Real Estate Mortgage Re-
cords of Carroll county, and also the mortgage
from said Catharine Lowe and others to same,
dated June 9th, 1879, recorded in Liber F.
7. S., No. 13, folio 800, &C., of said Mort
gage Records, and with the consent of the
parties interested, the undersigned, Lewis
Green, Mortgage therein mentioned, will
offer at public sale, on the premises, on
Saturday, the goth day Of February, 1887,
at l o'clock, p NJ, all that parcel of ground,
containing
16 ACRES, ROOD and PERCHES OF
LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situated in Carroll county, Maryland, about
one quarter of a mile from the Western Md.
Railroad, at the Gorsuch Switch, about 8
miles below Westminster, on the road to
Hampstead, adjoining property now occupied
by l. Thomas Green, being the same land
conveyed to the said David Lowe in fee by
Elizabeth Lowe, by deed dated September
18th, 1865, and recorded in Liber w. A. Nc.
K, No. 32, folio 406, Land Records of Car
roll county; and the same land described in
said Mortgages. The improvements consist
of good two story log weatherboard dwell
ing house, stable, corn house A@MCl
wheelwright shop, &c. There ESG
is a fine young orchard, and a a.a9EE Esa;!4s
spring ofexcellent water. The
location of this property is very desirable, and
it offers so many advantages that it should
attract purchasers.
TERMs.-One-th third of the purchase money
payable on the ratification of the sale by the
Court, one third in six and one third in twelve
months from the sale, with interest from sale;
the payments to be secured by the notes of
the purchaser with approved sureties.
LEWIS GREEN, Mortgage.
feb 5:ts Jos. NJ. Parke, Solicitor.
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Seals Skins.

There is popular notion that the seal
skin as we see it at the furrier's is just as it
is taken off the animal. Nothing, however,
could be more contrary to fact Few skins
are less attractive than this at first, as the
fur is completely covered and hidden by
the dull gray-brown and grizelled over-hair.
This mask has to be removed, and this is
an operation requiring very great amount
of patience and skill, with consequent in
crease in price. The unhairing is effected
by the warmth and moisture, which softens
the roots of the over-hair and enables it to
be pulled out, or by shaving the inner side
very thin, which cuts off the roots of the
hair which penetrate deeply, and leaves un-
touched those of the fur which are very
superficial. Whichever method is employ
ed the hair must be taken off uniformly or
the fur will never lie smoothly, but will
always have rumpled look which can
never be corrected by any subsequent treat
ment. This will explain to some extent
the cause of the high price of seal-skin
jackets and cloaks, and also the cause of
the different prices one hears of, as a good
many skins are more or less spoiled in the
dressing. Another cause, too, is the quail
ity of the dye and the workmanship en-
ployed in its use. The liquid color is put
on with brush, and points of the standing
fur carefully covered; the skin is then rolled
up, fur inside, and then, after little time,
hung up and dried. The dry dye is then
removed and further coat applied, dried,
removed and so on, till the requisite shade
is obtained. One or two of these coats are
laid on thick and pressed down to the roots
of the fur, making what is called the ground
From eight to twelve coats are needed to
produce good color. No wonder first
class seal-skin is expensive; it is just as true
now as ever it was; but in these days of
universal cheapness one is apt to forget
that, if you want a really good thing, you
must pay good price.
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around and gazed on the young Nan, who
went on with his talk.
'Didnt you say, sir, that l could have
/ Miss Millicent whenever [ was able to set
tie 100000 on her?'
"Of course l did, but stop nonsense and
go into business. "
''That's just what | say, papa, said
Milly, who came in as he spoke, 'stop nom
sense and 90 to business. "
"What do you want p
Frank thrust bank book into the old
mans hand. Mr.. Duke opened it and
looked up in astonishment.
NASSAU Bank hundred and eighty
odd thousand Why, where did you get
Iit?"
Thought B., s. and W.-buyer 10, and
so on"
''Gambling in stocks, and the FIRMS
money going through your fSfssds !!
II beg your pardon, Mr.. Duke, Drfss1
used my own money. | never was in the
street before, and l shan't go again.
And then he told the story of his ven
ture and the great stroke of the great
operator.
'But how did you know? Did he take
you in?"
"No, but'-hc was going to say
chilly took him in" but he didn't. He
merely added, had hint from Milly.
Duke whistled, and then he laughed.
TGentle reader, sir or madam, don't inter
rupt me by asserting that Milly's trick was
bad and the whole set were plunderers.
l am telling story, not discussing ques-
tion of morals
you'll keep your promise ?'' inquired
Moore anxiously.
"My daughter shall never marry man
ager of soap works.
@But you said-,' exclaimed the
couple,
"Of course, said, and 1 say now, you
are discharged as manager"
"Frank's countenance fell, and Milly
looked reproach.
~ can't get along very well without you,
and I'll compromise" said Duke, with
twinkle in his eye. "Philip has one
fourth interest in the concern. I'll let you
have another fourth the day you settle that
hundred thousand on Milly. She shan't
marry mere manager, but have no OBJ
lection to partner in the firm as a SON
in-law
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EXECUTOR'S SALE
A OF
A FINE LITTLE FARM.

The unG srsigned, as executor of the last
will and testament of Mary Ranoull, late of
Carroll county, Nd, deceased, and by virtue
of an order of the Orphans Court of said
county, will sell at public sale, on the prem
ises, on
Saturday, the 18th day Of February, 1887,
at o'clock, p. M, farm containing
35 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,
situated on the Washington Road, miles
from Westminster, adjoining lands of John
Wagner, Hashabiah Haines and others. The
improvements are 2-story log
weatherboarded dwelling with A&A-G
back building; stable, meat ~ ~ 80
house, hog house and other out as1assG E.s:ss!Gs
buildings in good repair; never failing spring
near the dwelling; good fencing; fine young
apple orchard of choice varieties in full bear
ing, also other fruit. The land is in fair
state of cultivation. This property is conve-
niently located as to churches, schools, post
office, mills and railroad, and to any one
desiring nice little home it offers unusual
advantages.
Possession of the land will be given upon
compliance with the terms of sale, and of the
house on the lst of April, 1887.
Terms of Sdle.-Qne- third of the purchase
money to be paid on the day of sale, or upon
ratification by said Court, and the balance in
two equal payments at six and twelve months
from day of sale; purchaser to give note with
sufficient security, bearing interest from day
Of sale.
Also at the same time sad place all the
household and kitchen furniture, some farm
ing implements, lot of hay, &c. See bills
for particulars.
JAMES P. SUMMERS,
jan 22:ts Executor.
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DUBLIC SALE
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
n Franklin District, Carroll county, Nd.

The undersigned, executor ofNathan Frank,
lin, Sr., and by virtue of an order of the
Orphans Court of Carroll county, will sell at
public sale, on the premises, on the Sans
Creek road about Il miles from Franklin
vile, on
Saturday, the 19th day Of February, 1887,
at o'clock, p. m, the farm upon which the
deceased resided at the time of his death, con-
tanning
100 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS.
This property is convenient to postotfices,
stores, mills, school and churches, the land
is in high state of cultivation and has upon
it the finest springs of water, good fencing,
choice fruit, and some timber, and it is con-
sidered one of the most desirable farms in the
county. The land has been 49,,
heavily lined. The improve @&S
u1anSsa Log Dwelling 1ts fs RRS5Sh
.and ali EA4sI EiA1a4.s5asI
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Our 0lfo.
Making Glassware.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Scarcely any mechanical process is SO
fascinating as glass blowing. To "a stranger
the spectacle presented in glass factory is
marvellous in the extreme. The seethlng,
fiery furnaces with their contents of molten
glass, the blowers and apprentices sweating
and winking at their work, and the curious
transformation of the glass during the diff
fezent stages of the blowing process, render
the scene as attractive and weird as the
traditional blacksmith's forge.
As a class the blowers are finely devel-
oped men, both mentally and physically.
Personal contact with them proves them to
be intelligent, industrious, fairly well edu-
Gated and self lf.reliant. They must of ne
cessity be strong and hardy in order to
sustain the tremendous strain which the
trade imposes on them. A great amopt of
strength and ,delicacy is required. In
blowSag window-glass the workman takes
up froE ten to twenty-five pounds OF
molten glass on the end of pipe three
fourths of an inch thick and five feet long,
and is obliged 20 turn it continually in
order to keep the gags uniform. His nm
gers are thus kept meEing with the con-
stancy and precision of q machine. Hol-
low-ware work is not so arduoSss but 1t IS
more delicate and critical In gathering a
luag of glass on the end of bis pipe a
praetaesi blower can measure by his sense
of touch within an ounce of any required
weight.
Window-glass blowing differs materially
from hollow-ware blowing. In window
glass factories the blower gathers a large
piece of glass, say lump weighing twenty
or twenty-five pounds, on the end OF his
pipe, and Kolls it on concave iron block.
He blows through the pipe and expands
the lump of glass 4Ht0 q large ball. This
is allowed to cool, aud Is then.reheated and
swung to and froiu a i.swing!llSle" and rolled
into cylindrical form. 1t is thep glazed on
a ithorse" and the two ends are slicee from
the cylinder, while cut is made lepSta-
wise on the convex side. 1t Is then re re
moved to the fattening oven, where the
heat applied causes the cylinder to nnroil.
To make hollow-ware the blower takes
upon his pipe the quantity of glass, rolls it
on Il block and blows it to the requisite
size, reheated, placed in u mold and slight
ly pressed. There are only a few articles
that are not nodded, and they are flint.
glass shades, chimneys and electrical
globes. Nothing is blown of-hand in
een-glass factories.
The blowers do not live long, so great Is
the strain on their physical system. The
men in the cities, for some unknown rea
son, seem to live longer than those in the
country. The latter rarely live to be ovel
thirty5fxe or Forty. Their stock Of vitall
ty becomes exha ,usted at that age, and con
sumption enaues, Nearly all lass blower
EStho die are carr1., d off y
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Flies Said to Have Language.

An English scientist has made the sui
prising discovery that flies have languag
of their own, inaudible to unaided ear
though, no doubt, distinctly audible to tb
ears of insects.
This is not the buzzir> o,eane common t
all flying insects, VIII ~ induced by tn
rapid movement ofS md is BID
a mere incidental effect, as = Spingless
are sounds of our footballs
walking and conversing VIII
it consists of other tones m;
no doubt for the purpose
munication with one anoth
The discovery was MAG
the newly invented microp
nifying the tramp of hs
table, till it sounds as loud
passing over a wooden Bird
observation during these exp
sounds were heard different +
its footballs or wings, which =
its trumpeting calls issuing fl
boscis, and resembling somew
tant whinnying Of horse.
of the results Of that IN
which acts for the a
croscope does for the ey
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Terms of Sale as prescribed by the Court
One-third cash on the day of sale or on the
ratification thereof; and the residue in two
equal payments, the one payable in one year
and the other payable in two years from the
day of sale; the credit payments to be secured
by the bonds or single bills of the purchaser
or purchasers, with sufficient security, bearing
interest from the day of sale.
VIM. H. FRANKLIN, Executor.
Jesse Wilson, Auct'r. jan 29 is
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MO. 80 INsoLvENT DOCKET.
In the Circuit Court for {

In the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
In the matter of the Petition of Rufus T..
Rutledge, for the benefit of the Insolvent
Laws of the State Of Maryland.
Ordered this End day of February, A. D.,
1887, that the 10th day of May next, be and
the same is hereby fixed for Rufus T. Rut-
ledge, Petitioner for the benefit of the Insol-
vent Laws of this State in the above entitled
case, to appear in the said Court and answer
such interrogations or allegations as his cred
itors, endorsers or sureties may propose or
allege against him and that the said petitioner,
or James A. c. Bond, his Permanent Trus-
tee, shall give notice thereof to the creditors,
endorsers and sureties of said Insolvent Peti-
toner by causing copy of this order to be
published in some newspaper published in
Carroll County for FIVE successive weeks be-
fore the 2lst day of March next.
WIN. N MARTIN, Clerk.
Published at the request of James A. G.
Bond, Permanent Trustee.
True copy,-Test:
feb5 So wv. N. MARTIN, Clerk.
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Invented Occupations.
From Ha1per'S Bazar.

From Ha1pers Bazar.
There are a number of employments
awaiting those who are wise enough to devise
them, and not too proud to fill them, which,
the moment they are named, strike everyone
with wonder that they have not been in use
before, and which are perfectly suitable for
young women who have filled stations in
society which unfit them for much rude or
rough work. Take, for instance, the bak-
ing of fine cake. Some dozen years ago
young lady returning from Europe found
herself on her native shores almost desti-
tute, nearly all her property having sud
denly been lost. An accident caused one
of her friends to learn that she knew how
to make delicious sort of cake hitherto
untasted over here. The friend, seized
with an idea, took a portion of the
cake to another friend; the other friend,
about to give an entertainment, desired
the novelty; presently everybody else de-
sired it, and was willing to pay for it; and
keeping her recipe to herself, she soon
found herself with enough occupation
for her owR time and that of several
assistants, and the founder of business
that grew so as to make not only COM
Portable. income, but property.
Another course that we heard of is that
of young lady with a sort of genius for
costume, millinery and general parapher
MALTA. While wealthy herself she could
indulge her taste, and when in reduced
circumstances it was more of cross to her
that she could not indulge this taste of
degising and designing and seeing results
than that she could no longer wear the
striking costume herself. The pleasure of
suggesting combinations and outlines to
various of her old friends who had not de-
serted her made. her see that it was posi-
BILE to turn her talent to account. Now
many ladies-who do not wish to be tame
replicas of fashion plates in dress, but while
adapting their material in the main to the
demands of fashion, so that they shall not
seem at all out of style, prefer to maintain
an individuality through it all that
shall bring out their own good points and
subdue their bad ones, go to her for the
sketch of dress suitable to their shape and
maaper, according to her ideas, harmonic
ing or contrasting, but never making dis
cord, with their personal peculiarities, and
she has found tie work paying as well as
profession.
Everybody knows Of the lady who made
some dolls shoes for far, which shoes sold
so well as to let it seem worth her while to
make others and put them on sale fos her
own profit, and doing so she met long
untitled want, and rapidly became the head
of large business, furnishing for years
the greater part of the dolls shoes made in
the country.
But few people perhaps have heard of
the young lady who, needing to help her
| salf and sea;ai at. so e..ll, =
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There are many
true unions 81 "twai
thing except money
common home, tn
common interest
daily life, but there
etbook. The husBaEa eafhsN Il
The wife is pauper, unless sli
thing which stands in her
which has come to her by il
otherwise; she is regarded n
on her husband. What she 4 as
her. She is a pensioner on his bonn,
Often his thoughtlessness, or somethid
worse, makes it necessary for her to b
come beggar. She is obliged to expla
and justify her request for the means
supply her own and the children's daj
needs. While as for little comforts al
luxuries, she does without them rathl
than incur the disagreeable discussions |
their necessity if she asks her husband 4
the money which they wouh
happiness Of many hsn
wrecked on this rock.
another in which the "
by the husband, who nd
he is not fair. and even geS.
financial relations to his b.
which there would be new and deepd
happiness and a more complete union
the same oneness which is recognized in al
other matters were extended to the famil,
finances, and the wife were allowed to fee
that the money is hers as truly and in thi
same sense as it is his-Chicago Adcance
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IMMENSE SALE aE
PERSONAL PROPERTY.

The undersigned will sell at the City Hotel,
Westminster, on
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY Is, 1887,
and continuing from day to day until all is
sold, commencing at 10 O'Clock, A NJ,
each day,
AN IMMENSE LOT OF FURNITURE, &c,
Consisting of
As Sets of WALNUT FURNITURE,
including some Marble-Top Bureaus and
Stands; 1000 yards of Brussels and Ingram
Carpet,
Grand Square Gold String Piano,
Schumacher manufacture, nearly new and in
fine condition;
WARDRoBEs, SINGLE BEDS,
Bed Springs, Mattresses, large lot of fine
Blankets, Comforts, Bed Spreads, Sheeting,
Towels; Feather Pillows and Bolsters in
great numbers; Feather Beds, Toilet Sets,
SEVERAL Sets of PARLOR FURNITURE,
Kitchen Range, 0 feet long, known as the
Kitchen in good condition, with Boiler
and attachments;
FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SCALES,
Steam Table, Iron and Copper Kettles, Re-
frigerators, and an endles variety of Dishes,
Table Cloths, Napkins, Silver-Plated Knives,
Forks and Spoons, Dining Tables and Side
Boards,
Fine Mahogany Extension Table,
several Writing Tables. Sofas and Lounges,
large lot of Parlor, Diningroom and Office
Stoves; large number of Office and Dining
room Chairs, Hat Racks; Kitchen Utensils,
Tables, &C.; large Office Safe, used but little;
FINE SHOW CASE, SEVERAL CLOCKS,
and many other articles too numerous to
mention.
sg~4 ~4H tile Furniture, &c, as in good CON
ditiOn.
One large draught or driving Horse, 10
years old, sound and gentle, and weighing
1910 pounds; Harness, Cutting Box, Halters,
Forks and other articles at the stable.
BAR FIXTURES.
Consisting of Decanters, Beer Spiggots,
Glasses, Bottles, Liquors, &c. Also one Ca
rombolette Table.
TERMs.-All sums under $40, cash; on sums
of $40 and upward credit of six months will
be given, on note with approved security,
bearing interest from day of sale. No prop
erty to be removed until settled for.
W. W. POWER.
ian 22:ts MATTHEWS & BLIZZARD, auct's.
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IMPORTANT SALE
Il OF
Valuable Business Property,
At Westminster, Nd.

The subscriber, as trustee appointed by
decree of the Circuit Court for Carroll county,
in Equity, cause No. POSI-, to sell and convey
the real estate left by the late Ezra 5. Stoufer,
deceased, will offer at public sale, on the
premises, on
TUESDAY, 1st DAY OF MARCH, 1887,
at 2 o'clock, p. M, the following property,
viz: All that parcel of ground situated in the
city of ofWestminster, Carroll county, Maryland,
bounded by Main street, Liberty street, the
Western NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. track and the